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From the American Horology Archive:
Seth Thomas Grade 506 Pocket Watch

Seth Thomas Watch Co.

Grade: 506

Manufacturer: Seth Thomas Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Thomaston, Connecticut Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 75542 Question Mark
Grade: 506 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1894 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 650 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,200 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,180 (18S-M3-17J-ONL) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Balance Type: Expansion Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Flat Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Movement Markings: Seth Thomas
Thomaston, Conn.
Safety Pinion
Adjusted to Temperature & Position
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 165.506G3.18S165.183M66.O76.L155.17J14 Question Mark
Data Research: 1904 Seth Thomas Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.61 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.22 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.085% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (0.31%) Question Mark

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


SethThomasFan Top Contributor Seth Thomas Expert Supporter 391 · August 23, 2023

Serial Number 75432 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2023

Serial Number 75432 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2020

Serial Number 75543 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2018

Serial Number 75106 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 14, 2018

Serial Number 75424 was reported as accurate.

Seth Thomas Grade 506 Pocket Watch